Tag: Son

In the blink of an eye, right?

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The blog header is a photo from my iPhone of a Walt Disney World drainage cover.

 

In the blink of an eye, right?

At the risk of sounding boringly redundant, it’s incomprehensible to comprehend the consecutive days streak – five daily differently-themed blog posts on five individual sites.

Seven full years of never missing a single day.

Looking back, it flew by.

(Note: i savored each day. That’s a lot of savoring.)

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

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Action demonstrates personal leadership more than any book full of theories

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Photo: screenshot from yesterday’s @gapingvoid art email.

 

Dear Son, when you look back on these years, may you find the constant lessons you received from me remarkably helpful. And may you smile from the keen understanding that the lessons were from action, not theory.

Completing the packing yesterday for a trip that begins tomorrow means that today the traveler doesn’t need to worry about packing.

A brief, simple call yesterday, even though i have a Four Seasons Denver confirmation number, provides a peace of mind that was easy to guarantee.

Small actions demonstrate personal leadership more than any book full of theories.

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Normal versus average

Usain Bolt 2015 race calendar
Is Usain Bolt abnormal?

 

Normal versus average.

Normal is not measurable.

The average – or the mean – is measurable.

Big difference.

One is indisputable.

One completely depends on biased opinion.

Dear Son, never forget our discussion about normal yesterday.

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John Maxwell Quote

Time Waits For No One
Time Waits For No One

Quote from John Maxwell, courtesy of Bob Stewart.

“Law of the Niche: People are most valuable where they add the most value.”

Duh, right?  No brainer.  Obvious. Get a clue. You can’t be serious.

In the hectic pace with which we travel through our days (weeks, months), we often miss the most basic of life’s truths.

This happens to me with our son.  I’ll get caught up in my work, and the next thing you know, the week has flown by and our son has done amazing things, but guess who hasn’t noticed?  Guess who wasn’t there to add a little coaching, a little fun, a little encouragement?

Guess what else?

Life is like this.  Always was, is now, and always will be. Whatever your level in your organization, you must find your own ways to stay engaged, to stay passionate.

I see so many people who are stuck.  Many of them leaders, responsible for inspiring and developing others, the way a parent does with children.

They get stuck managing their to-do list instead of inspiring and developing their people.  Just like a Parent.  Just like me.

But the days (weeks, months) fly by.

Our son can not wait for me to find the time.  His life marches on at an incredible pace. He will not slow down for me. I must find the way(s) to keep up with him.

Same is true as a leader, and as an employee who follows orders. Same as you. You must figure this out yourself and not wait.

Because if you don’t, what are you stuck with?